Construction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Object type
Image
- Description
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This photograph is part of a collection related to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Scheme which provides hydroelectric power, and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Archive
- Lindsay Family Collection
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 5
- Date
- circa 1922
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh4_005862
- Held in
- Coolstore
Related items
Creation
- Created By
- Charles E Wildbore
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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